1, Babbacombe Gardens, Ilford, IG4 5LZ Data via plota.co.uk

2296/26 - Cert. Lawfulness Proposed Under assessment
Extensions & alterations

Proposal

Loft conversion with a rear dormer. Five front rooflights. (Summary). Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
2 Sept 2026
Decision
Expected by 27 Oct 2026

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision between 30 Sept 2026 and 8 Oct 2026, from Redbridge's recent extensions.

Documents

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Site constraints 2

Air quality management area: Redbridge AQMA
The council has declared the area as failing an air quality objective.
Schemes that add traffic, parking or combustion plant are assessed against the area's action plan and may need an air quality assessment.
Council record ↗
Also on the record
Inside the Redbridge built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No listed building at the site

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Important details

Council
Redbridge
Application type
Cert. Lawfulness Proposed
Postcode
IG4 5LZ
Received
2 Sept 2026
Validated
2 Sept 2026
Ward
Clayhall
Case officer
Show
Target decision
27 Oct 2026
Applicant
Show
Agent
ARKSS REDESIGN STUDIO

Decision outlook

Day 12 of the 56-day target. Redbridge usually decides extensions by day 31.

Day 1244 days to the 56-day target
88%decided within 8 weeks
85%approved
1,288decided in the last year

Plota live figures for extensions decided by Redbridge in the last twelve months, from validation. Redbridge decision record →

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15196759
Site or press notice
2 Sept 2026

Historical activity at this location

27 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2024 Approved
Demolish existing garage. Detached rear outbuilding. Front extension. (summary)(Amended D…
2687/24
2024 Refused
Demolish existing garage. Front porch. Single storey front extension. Detached rear outbu…
1546/24
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
42, Ridgeway Gardens, Ilford, IG4 5HL
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 4.00 metres, highest point of 3.85 metres an…
2501/25
2025 Approved
35, Ambleside Gardens, Ilford, IG4 5HH
Part first floor rear extension (summary)
2027/25
2025 Approved
30, Keswick Gardens, Ilford, IG4 5NB
Single storey rear extension. (summary)
2005/25
2025 Refused
35 & 37 Ambleside Gardens, Ilford,
First floor extension to no 35. Single and part first floor extension to no 37 (summary)
1231/25
2025 Refused
30, Keswick Gardens, Ilford, IG4 5NB
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 3.45 metres an…
1534/25
2025 Approved
33, Keswick Gardens, Ilford, IG4 5NF
Single storey front extension. Part single, part first storey rear extension. (Summary).
1280/25
2025 Approved
33, Keswick Gardens, Ilford, IG4 5NF
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 3.32 metres an…
1181/25
2025 Approved
33, Keswick Gardens, Ilford, IG4 5NF
Loft conversion with rear dormer. Three front roof lights. (summary)
1286/25
2025 Approved
35, Ambleside Gardens, Ilford, IG4 5HH
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 3.80 metres an…
0406/25
2025 Approved
35, Ambleside Gardens, Ilford, IG4 5HH
Loft conversion with a rear dormer. Three front roof lights. (Summary).
0140/25
2024 Approved
47, Ambleside Gardens, Ilford, IG4 5HH
Single storey rear extension with flat roof (summary)
2763/24
2024 Approved
46, Keswick Gardens, Ilford, IG4 5NB
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 3.00 metres an…
0331/24
2023 Approved
21, Ambleside Gardens, Ilford, IG4 5HH
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 4.00 metres an…
2410/23
2023 Approved
24, Brantwood Gardens, Ilford, IG4 5LG
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 3.20 metres an…
2172/23
2023 Approved
54, Ridgeway Gardens, Ilford, IG4 5HL
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 3.85 metres an…
1629/23
2022 Refused
24, Brantwood Gardens, Ilford, IG4 5LG
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 3.30 metres an…
2799/22
2022 Refused
39, Ambleside Gardens, Ilford, IG4 5HH
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.0 metres, highest point of 3.800 metres an…
1660/22
2022 Approved
46, Keswick Gardens, Ilford, IG4 5NB
Part single, part two storey rear extension. (summary)
0159/22
2021 Approved
27, Brantwood Gardens, Ilford, IG4 5LG
Loft conversion with a rear dormer. Three front roof lights (summary)
3248/21
2021 Approved
41, Keswick Gardens, Ilford, IG4 5NF
Single storey rear extension. (Summary).
0734/21
2016 Refused
37 BRANTWOOD GARDENS,REDBRIDGE,ILFORD,ESSEX,IG4 5LG
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6 metres, highest point of 3.99 metres and h…
2857/16
2016 Approved
35, Keswick Gardens, Ilford, IG4 5NF
First floor rear extension. Rear outbuilding. (Summary)
1805/16
2016 Refused
45, Ambleside Gardens, Ilford, IG4 5HH
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6 metres, highest point of 4 metres and heig…
0951/16
2016 Approved
42, Ridgeway Gardens, ILFORD, IG4 5HL
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 4 metres, highest point of 4 metres and heig…
0904/16
2016 Approved
35, Keswick Gardens, Ilford, IG4 5NF
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6 metres, highest point of 4 metres and heig…
0302/16
Redbridge
Planning Authority Score
4.5/10
Below average
#174 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Redbridge ranks #129 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. Redbridge is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 82% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 82% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Redbridge decision statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
72%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #292 of 296
82%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #267 of 296
69%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #129 of 296
34%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #90 of 296
57%
Minor dwellings approved
152 decided (1-9 homes)
83%
Major dwellings approved
12 decided (10+ homes)
32%
Change of use approved
192 decided
1,673
Total decisions
461 refused in the year to March 2026
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings